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North Terrace Elementary

Oceanside Unified · San Diego County · 141 Santa Rosa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058-6880

(760) 901-7500 · nt.oside.us/

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7/10
#1734
Rank 1734 out of 5,722
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1673 · 71st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2035 · 64th percentile
Science8/10 · #1374 · 75th percentile

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School Overview

North Terrace Elementary sits in the hills of Oceanside, a coastal North County San Diego city that blends beach-town ease with a strong sense of community. Serving kids through 8th grade, it's a solid neighborhood school with standout science scores and above-average English performance — a good fit for families who want a well-rounded education without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. Oceanside itself has been having a real moment lately, with a revitalized downtown, craft breweries, and proximity to the beach making it an increasingly appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

368 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
156 (42%)
White
123 (33%)
Multiple Races
38 (10%)
African American
21 (6%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
16 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged248 (67%)
Students with Disabilities83 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

771
Enrollment
37.6
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4098 · 32nd percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found